One size image doesn’t fit all

Last Updated on August 23, 2020 by scottkandh

In the world of blogging, there are so many times that you’ll need to insert an image for this or that.  Depending on where the image goes, you need to change the size based on the program that you’re using. 

On Pinterest Artwork there are several blogs that have been posted.  Every one of the blogs has a featured image.  However, if you look closely at the images, you’ll notice a few disparities such as: 

• Some of the images are just the right size
• A few images are cropped off to far to the left
• Some are cropped off at the bottom
• The image is cropped off at the top

All in all, this is due to using different size images.  As the title of this implies, one size image doesn’t fit all.  You need to take into consideration the intent of your picture and where is it going. 

For example, in Interact – a program for making quizzes, the suggested size of an image is 900 X 400 pixels.

When in doubt, if you don’t know what size to use, one recommendation is to use 735 X 1100 pixels.

Pictures for Board covers on Pinterest are 600 X 600. 

Examples of these various images can easily be located within Canva by selecting the appropriate image and then look at the sample templates available. 

Suggested sizes for various things

This list is definitely not all inclusive.  But it includes some of the items bloggers may face from time to time for their blog.  Other common items like poster sizes can be located in Microsoft Word. 

For the most part, Canva’s images are pre-built with certain parameters.  However, these sizes can be changed with the use of the Resize button and then you simply select the new size that you want for your image.  Viola!

Personally, I have got into the habit of verifying the size of the file before I download it to make sure it’s the right size (with the use of this post, the accuracy of your images should be fitting to the program you’re planning to use). 

Image sizes

Blog Banner – 940 X 788 pixels

Board Covers (for Pinterest) – 600 X 600 pixels

Business card – 3.5 x 2 inches

Calendar (Canva) – 1920 – 1080 pixels

Circle stickers (on Canva) – 100 x 100 mm

Facebook cover – 2050 x 780 pixels

Facebook post – 940 X 788 pixels

Highend Logo Suggestions: (I don’t know the meanings behind these different types of logos listed below, I’m just listing the sizes per the suggested size to use).

1. Logo default:  318 X 72 pixels
2. Retina logo:  634 x 144 pixels
3. Light logo:  318 X 72 pixels
4. Retina Light:  634 X 144
5. WordPress Login Logo:  274 X 63
6. Interact (for quizzes) – 900 X 400 pixels
7. Interact (for polls) – 500 X 500 pixels

Infographics (Canva) 800 x 2000 pixels

Logo (on Canva) – 500 x 500 pixels

Pinterest Pins – 735 X 1100 pixels or 1,000 x 1,500 pixels

Presentation (Canva) – 1920 x 1080 pixels

Recipe Cards – 800 x 1200 pixels

Tickets (Canva) – 8.5 x 2.8 inches

Video – 1920 x 1080 pixels

WordPress (Featured image) – Ideally, the dimensions to fit most WordPress Blog themes is “generally” 1200 x 628 pixels

Examples of some random images.

Blog Banner – 940 X 788 pixels

Calendar (Canva) – 1920 – 1080 pixels

Infographic (Canva) 800 x 2000 pixels

Recipe Cards – 800 x 1200 pixels